Warwick Thornton, who won Best Direction for Sweet Country at the domestic awards last week is also nominated in the same category at the international instalment.

Other Aussie up for awards are Joel Edgerton, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Boy Erased, which he also wrote, produced and directed; Hugh Jackman, Best Lead Actor for The Front Runner; Toni Collette, Best Lead Actress for Hereditary; Margot Robbie, Best Supporting Actress for Mary Queen of Scots; and Tony McNamara, Best Screenplay for The Favourite (nominated alongside Deborah Davis). McNamara and Davis is also nominated in the same category at the Golden Globes.

“The AACTA International Awards give Australian filmmakers the opportunity to participate in and add their uniquely Australian perspective to the global conversation of screen excellence,” said AFI | AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella.

“This year’s nominees truly represent international filmmaking excellence, and we are very proud to see many of our talented Australian practitioners and performers among these nominees. I congratulate all our nominees and wish them every success during the upcoming awards season.”